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7 month baby is constipated
My baby is 7 month old ..I have started his solid journey in 6th month...my baby is having tight potty...from few days...what should I do
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Tight stool is a common reaction to solid foods.Offer 1 to 2 ounces of water daily.Feed pureed "P" fruits like prunes or pears.Limit constipating foods like bananas and rice cereal.Gently massage the tummy to help pass stool.
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Add more water. Add fibre rich foods.
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Natural foods to relieve constipation are sugar, honey, fruits and fruit juices. Include them in the diet and continue breast feeding. If necessary consult a Paediatrician.
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It is quite common for babies to have harder stools after starting solids. Continue breastfeeding/formula feeds as usual and offer a few sips of water with meals.
You can include fiber-rich foods such as papaya, pear, prunes, peach, chikoo, oats, and vegetable purees. Avoid excessive rice cereal, banana, biscuits, and processed foods if stools are hard.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
First thing you need to understand after solid food starting there is definitely constipation
Treatment:
Give more water after feeds
Add more fibre Rich foods
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
This is common in infants after starting the solids
Increase water intake especially after giving solids
fibre rich fruits & diet
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Dr. Meghna
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Give more fibre diet , more water
For medications show to your pediatrician
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